Financial Analysis Manager jobs in Arkansas

Hybrid Planning/Data Analytics role reporting into the Planning COE. This leader will support Human Resources and will be responsible for directing and performing financial analysis and reporting activities to support short-term ( Manager will also be responsible for data analytic efforts across the Planning COE. Will work with the other Managers/Sr. Managers to understand reporting needs and Identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvement of finance processes and provide recommendations on how to employ faster and advanced working methods using technology. Manager will be expected to develop metric reporting, dashboards, scorecards, etc. using a variety of tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, MS office and other packages. This role will impact all areas of the COE through reporting, statistical analysis, modeling, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting, including the identification of financial and operational risks and opportunities.
• Provide tools, financial modeling, assessment and evaluation of alternative financial plans.
• Develop and adhere to reporting standards including data requirements for financial projections, modeling, analysis and recommendations.
• Contributes to financial strategic planning, analysis and review through the identification of cost-saving and profit-maximizing opportunities to improve current processes and provide meaningful information to key decision makers
• Presents budget and forecast recommendations to internal customers and Sr. Leadership and may implement solutions.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets and long-range plans for operating expense and capital
• Ownership over end-to-end implementation of data modeling, standardization and accuracy
• Engage in cross-team collaboration by building reusable reporting/components and encouraging the adoption of your designs, specifications, modeling
• Drive and lead the automation of repetitive and manual processes
• Continuously look for possibilities to streamline work processes through simple automation such as macro, RPA and Sharepoint
• Monitor and report the progress of use cases for automation and standardization efforts
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvement of finance processes and provide recommendations on how to automate, streamline and how to employ faster or simpler working methods
• Identify and share process and data best practices through active internal and external engagements
Provide support in the documentation of the policies and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. ( Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, etc.) The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong SQL skills with experience working with and manipulating large datasets.
• Previous experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, CRM Analytics, PowerBI)
Excellent presentation, and communication skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization and able to translate analytical findings into concise business insights

Preferred

• BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (Finance, Accounting, Business, etc.)
• 2 or more years of experience in a management role preferred
• Experience with tools like Tableau (alt: CRM Analytics, QlikView, PowerBI) for visualization and analysis
• Experience using data extraction and manipulations tools like SQL (alt: Python, Alteryx)
Experience using data modeling, data architecture, and data warehousing techniques leveraging Python or R

Competencies

• Building Trust
• Contributing to Team Success
• Energy
• Follow-up
• Formal Presentation
• Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Building Strategic Work Relationships
• Customer Focus
• Information Monitoring
• Building Strategic Work Relationships
• Initiating Action
Work Standards / Lives Cox Values (shows an approach towards people and work that is consistent with the overall values of the company. Works to professional standards that are consistent with Cox's values and ethics.

USD 88,300.00 - 147,100.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $88,300.00 - $147,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!

About Cox

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